Drop-in Construction Zone: Every Tuesday in July, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the main conference room. For ages 4-12 years with caregiver. Drop-in and explore the building stations. Caregivers must supervise their children at all times. Construction Zone may contain small pieces that are choking hazards to small children. Stations may include: simple machines, crazy forts, groovy blocks, dominoes, foam building, Lego bricks, Connectagons and more.
Sand Explorer—Learn Sand’s Story: Monday, July 11, 5-6 p.m. For ages: 5-12 years. This summer explore the beaten path to beaches, woods, and yards. Sand is everywhere and made up of rocks, minerals, and other materials that tell the story of the place you find it. This program includes use of microscopes and hand lens to view a collection of sand from Connecticut beaches, streams and lakes along with some samples from other states. Class will conclude with an art project using paint made from Connecticut soils. Lead by CT DEEP and the Kellogg Environmental Center.
Energy in Action—The Energy Museum Mobile: Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Families welcome. Visit the traveling energy museum that will be parked outside the library. Participants will learn how to make decisions that not only manage energy, but also help the planet. Witness and participate in mind-blowing, energy-saving experiments. While waiting for a chance to walk through the exhibits, experience another energy experiment outside the trailer. Please plan to stay approximately 30-45 minutes in order to experience this event thoroughly. This event is made possible by Eversource.
Touch a Truck: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Families welcome. The DPW will have a few trucks out in our parking lot. Come see them up close!
Animals! Animals! Monday, Aug. 15; 5:30-6:30 p.m. For ages 4-12 years. See birds, turtles, frogs, and snakes that can be found in Connecticut and discover similarities and differences between them. Are they covered in feathers or fur? How do they move? Where do they live? What do they eat? Answer these questions and more. Lead by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. We will also be celebrating the end of our summer reading program.